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WK55 ERJ

2005 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,687 mi
Last recorded145,687 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW X598,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ERJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 145,687 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 145,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,695 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 91,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,943 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,528 miles

brake service some corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake service some corrosion to all four brake discs

Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,414 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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WK55 ERJ is a 2005 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 98,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK55 ERJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK55 ERJ registered?

WK55 ERJ is a 2005 BMW X5, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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